Harbor Freight Tools 6 In. Fractional Dial Caliper User manual

Harbor Freight Tools
Brand
Harbor Freight Tools
Model
6 In. Fractional Dial Caliper
Category
Power tools
Type
User manual

Harbor Freight Tools 6 In. Fractional Dial Caliper is a high-quality and precise measuring instrument designed to accurately measure the dimensions of various objects. With the capability of measuring up to 6 inches, this caliper is ideal for taking both outside and inside diameter measurements, as well as depth and step measurements, allowing you to tackle a wide range of measuring tasks. Equipped with a mechanical dial, the caliper provides clear and easy-to-read measurements, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Harbor Freight Tools 6 In. Fractional Dial Caliper is a high-quality and precise measuring instrument designed to accurately measure the dimensions of various objects. With the capability of measuring up to 6 inches, this caliper is ideal for taking both outside and inside diameter measurements, as well as depth and step measurements, allowing you to tackle a wide range of measuring tasks. Equipped with a mechanical dial, the caliper provides clear and easy-to-read measurements, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

6” DIAL FRACTIONAL CALIPER
Model
92437
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
Copyright
©
2004 by Harbor Freight Tools
®
. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork
contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor
Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improve-
ments, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly
and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Revised Manual 10h
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol,
is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Notice
CAUTION
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WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep children and bystanders away while operating. Distractions can 1.
cause you to lose control.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.2.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during 1.
use and service.
Stay alert and use common sense when operating. Do not use when tired or 2.
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables 3.
better control in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing 4.
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
PRODUCT USE AND CARE
This Caliper is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.1.
Use the correct product for your application. The correct product will do the job 2.
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not modify Caliper or
use it for a purpose for which it is not intended.
Check for binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that 3.
may affect the Caliper’s operation. If damaged, have the Caliper repaired and
calibrated before use.
Use the product and accessories etc., in accordance with these instructions and 4.
in the manner intended for the particular type of product, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the product for opera-
tions different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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SERVICE
Have Caliper serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replace-1.
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the product. These carry important safety 2.
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace-
ment.
SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Keep Caliper away from water, oil, solvents and any other liquids.1.
Do not lubricate the Caliper’s moving parts.2.
Do not exceed the 6” capacity of Caliper.3.
Handle carefully; the Caliper is a delicate instrument.4.
Do not disassemble Caliper.5.
Use caution when handling. The Caliper has sharp, machined edges.6.
Do not drop or overtighten during use.7.
After use, wipe off and place in storage case and keep in secure and dry location 8.
out of reach of children.
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual 9.
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Range 6”
Materials Stainless Steel
Scale Type Mechanical Dial
Measuring Capabilities Inside / Outside/ Depth / Step
Caliper Accuracy +/- .001”
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are
missing or broken, call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings
therein before set up or use of this product.
Please note: Calipers with dials can jump
a setting. Always double-check a reading.
Make sure upper and lower Outside Diameter Jaw 1.
(2) faces are clean. See Fig. A.
Loosen Slide Scale Lock (6) by turning it 2.
counterclockwise.
Use Thumb Roll (1) to close Outside Diameter Jaws (2).3.
Sliding Index Edge (7) should line up at “0.”4.
To adjust (if needed), loosen the Dial Adjustment Lock 5.
(3) by turning it counterclockwise.
Set the Dial (5) by turning the Dial Adjustment (4) either 6.
clockwise or counterclockwise until the Dial Needle
points to “0”.
Lock the Dial (5) on its “0” setting by tightening the Dial 7.
Adjustment Lock (3) clockwise. The Caliper is ready
to use.
Figure A
2
6
1
7
3
5
4
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To read the Scale and Dial, the Sliding Index Edge (7) features readings in inches 8.
(0.001” and 0.010” per call-out segment) See Figure B, below.
Read the Scale Measurement Point in inches and tenths of inches (such as 0.5”). 9.
Then read the Dial Needle on the Dial in thousandth of an inch (such as .081”).
Combine the two readings for a nal reading of “0.581.”10.
To use the Caliper to measure the outside diameter of an object, close the Out-11.
side Diameter Jaws (2) over the object, making sure that the item rests squarely
on the Jaws. See Figure C, below.
Make note of the value along the Sliding Index Edge (7). Then read the whole
number indicated by the dial arm. Finally, note the numbers of lines after the
whole number. For example, values 1.5, 30 and 3 will read as 1.5”, 0.030” and
0.003”, which equal 1.533”.
Sliding Index
Edge (7)
Dial (5)
Figure B
Figure C
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Damaged products can fail, causing personal injury. Do not
use a damaged product.
Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the general condition of Caliper. Check for loose
screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, and
any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces of the product with clean cloth.
STORE3. in carrying case and keep in dry and secure location.
CAUTION
To use the Caliper to measure the inside diameter of an object, see 12. Figure D,
below.
To make a step measurement of an object, see 13. Figure E. To measure the depth
of an object, see Figure F.
Figure D
Figure E
Figure F
Inside Diameter
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PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN
THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS
TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE
MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD
BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL
RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Part Description Qty.
1 Thumb Roll 1
2 Outside Diameter Jaws 2
3 Dial Adjustment Lock 1
4 Dial Adjustment 1
5 Dial 1
6 Slide Scale Lock 1
7 Sliding Index Edge 1
8 Inside Diameter Jaws 2
9 Step Measuring Surface 1
10 Depth Measuring Blade 1
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Harbor Freight Tools 6 In. Fractional Dial Caliper User manual

Harbor Freight Tools
Brand
Harbor Freight Tools
Model
6 In. Fractional Dial Caliper
Category
Power tools
Type
User manual

Harbor Freight Tools 6 In. Fractional Dial Caliper is a high-quality and precise measuring instrument designed to accurately measure the dimensions of various objects. With the capability of measuring up to 6 inches, this caliper is ideal for taking both outside and inside diameter measurements, as well as depth and step measurements, allowing you to tackle a wide range of measuring tasks. Equipped with a mechanical dial, the caliper provides clear and easy-to-read measurements, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

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